head chef Work, Jobs in thornbury (with Salaries)

Head Chef
ESS Compass —Chepstow
- £36,000 a year
- Rotating shift
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
14d
Senior Head Chef
University of Bristol —Bristol
- £39,906 - £44,746 a year
- Overtime
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Leadership
6d
Head Chef – Premium Steakhouse & Grill (Hands-On Leader) Sponsorship Available for UK Only.
The Prince of Wales Hotel —Berkeley
- £34,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Hotel
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Pizzucci —Bristol
- £38,500 - £43,500 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Employee discount
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8d
Head Chef - OTE circa 58k pa
Cosy Club —Bath
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Restaurant
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Head Chef
Rosa's Thai —Bristol
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef
Fox Den —Stoke Gifford
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Head Chef - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare —Trowbridge
- £40,000 a year
- Weekends only
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Head Chef
Crown, Minchinhampton —Minchinhampton
- Up to £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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1d
Head Chef
University of Bath —Bath
- £31,236 - £37,694 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- University
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head Chef
Hole In The Wall —Bristol
- Up to £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Sanremo The Italian Restaurant Bath —Bath
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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4d
HEAD CHEF
BaxterStorey —Cwmbran
- £36,000 - £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Restaurant
- Café
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
13d
Head Chef
Toby Carvery - Highnam —Gloucester
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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12d
Head Chef
Harvester - Crown Inn —Longwell Green
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Greene King —Kingswood
- £36,000 - £41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
17h
Head Chef
Brasserie Beau —Bath
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
20h
Head Chef
Mercure Bristol North The Grange —Bristol
- £42,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Head Chef
Sergio's Restaurant —Bristol
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
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1d
Relief Chef Manager - Bristol
Thomas Franks Ltd —Bristol
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef

ESS Compass -
Chepstow

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Job details

£36,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Culinary experience
Cooking
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Role

ESS is seeking a Head Chef to lead operations across two kitchens at Beachley Barracks. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality meals for around 30 personnel daily, with numbers increasing during seasonal functions and special events.

As Head Chef, you will lead a small team of 3 staff, managing rotas, shift patterns, and daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service and consistent delivery of nutritious, well-presented meals.

Meal Service Times:

Breakfast: 07:00 – 07:45
Lunch: 12:30 – 13:15
Evening Meal: 19:00 – 19:45

Shift Patterns:

Early Shift: 06:00 – 14:00
Late Shift: 12:30 – 20:00
You will work a mixture of early and late shifts throughout the week, Monday to Sunday (5 days out of 7), with flexibility to support seasonal functions and special events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 3 kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of professionalism and teamwork.
Oversee daily kitchen operations across two kitchens, including meal preparation, service, and presentation.
Plan and manage staff rotas to meet service demands.
Prepare, cook, and present a variety of dishes to consistently high standards.
Deliver catering for seasonal events and special functions.
Manage ordering, stock control, and minimise food waste.
Ensure full compliance with all food hygiene, health, and safety standards.

About You

You are an experienced culinary professional with proven experience in a Head Chef or similar senior role. You thrive in a dynamic, small-team environment and have the ability to manage multiple kitchens effectively.

You will:

Have previous experience in a similar role (essential).
Hold relevant catering qualifications (desirable).
Demonstrate excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Be flexible and adaptable to meet operational needs.
Be passionate about delivering high-quality, seasonal meals.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: £36,000 per annum.
Rotating shifts with early/late patterns for flexibility.
Opportunities for additional hours during seasonal events.
Supportive, team-focused work environment.
A professional role within a respected defence catering operation.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/2005/94373001/52775565/R/SU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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